visit of Swat Valley (pakistan)
visit of Swat Valley (pakistan) Swat Valley is a high-altitude tourist destination located in the northwest mountains of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. The Swat Valley is situated on the swat river, at the coordinates of 35°12′N 72°29′E, which is at about 247 Km (153 Miles) distance from the capital city Islamabad in Pakistan. Although swat valley has a reputation for its spectacular natural beauty, yet many of its tourist attractions spread across its area of 5,337 km2 (2,061 sq. mi.) are relatively undiscovered. Until 1969 Swat Valley remained an affluent independent self-governing state called “the Yusafzai State of Swat” before it became a part of Pakistan. The History of Swat Although Swat is geographically isolated by mountains from the Peshawar plains. The valley has been the main interacting place for the important civilizations of the world. Throughout the swat history, the valley linked China with Central Asia and Europe. Alexander the Great, Mahmood of Gha...